National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf

The mission for National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf NHLAD is to build an alliance between Deaf Latino and the Hispanic community through the preservation of the language culture customs. We recognize the importance of gaining empowerment through the promotion of leadership and education in the Hispanic and Latino community. It focuses on establishing partnerships engaging the community serving as a resource and assisting youth

These initiatives include community-building social events and workshops on leadership Latin American history and culture as well as the Deaf Hispanic Latino Spotlight which celebrates the achievements of individuals within the community. The Sign to Se as Project helps hearing families learn basic signs with plans to expand to include Latin American sign languages. We also offer a youth program to support the development of skills leadership identity and involvement in activities that expand their future prospects NHLAD outreach extends both nationally.

Hands United

Hands United’s mission is to help decrease the prevalence of language deprivation among Deaf and hard-of-hearing children in immigrant families. We recognize that language and cultural barriers represent a large portion of the reason that immigrant families are unable to communicate with their Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

To that end, we wish to empower immigrant families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children by providing comprehensive support through American Sign Language classes in their native language, offering enrichment classes such as how to transition from high school to college and how to use technology, and facilitating access to resources. We strive to foster lifelong inclusivity within the Deaf community by promoting the expansion of sign language proficiency among diverse populations to support increased independence and self determination for diverse Deaf populations.

Association for the Advancement of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (AADHH)

Provide educational and occupational resources and support to Deaf youth and young adults within Detroit/ Wayne county.

US Based Deaf Action Foundation

The U.S. Based Deaf Action Foundation, established in 2019, welcomes people from all backgrounds to join us in challenging and transforming systems in America. We educate, advocate, conduct research, and empower to advance the rights, services, and equal opportunities for Deaf Black communities, immigrants, and refugees. We envision a world free from discrimination, where barriers are dismantled, inclusivity is embraced, and voices are amplified through American Sign Language.

Our mission is to empower Deaf individuals to enjoy equal rights and opportunities in society, fostering a community that supports others, drives positive change, and embraces diversity.

We also aim to increase the number of BIPOC ASL interpreters to ensure that the Deaf community receives adequate services. By providing orientation, resources, and support, we encourage BIPOC hearing families to build stronger relationships with their Deaf children through accessible communication and advocacy.

Hands United (Manos Unidas)

We work with immigrant populations with Deaf and hard of hearing children. We provide many services such as ASL classes in spoken Spanish, workshops on a variety of topics including IEPs, college transition and using drawing to communicate. We also help families connect to other services like DVR, health insurance, immigration lawyers, video phones and schools. All of our events and classes are free to families. We also offer services for translation with any combination of English, Spanish, and ASL.